Splenic Embolization

Spigos, Dimitrios G.; Tan, Walter S.; Mozes, Martin F.; Pringle, Kevin C.; Iossifides, I.; Cosimi, A. Benedict

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-95382-8_11

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“…13 One reason for this reduced risk could be that, after partial splenic embolization, the direction of flow in the splenic vein remains normal, reducing entry of bacteria from the portal circulation into the splenic vein. 12,14,15 Some authors advocate that splenectomy should always follow a total or partial splenic embolization to lessen the risk of splenic rupture or abscess formation. 8,9,11 However, in the larger series of cases of partial splenic embolization without subsequent splenectomy there were only a few significant complications reported.…”

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Partial Splenic Embolization as Treatment of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Report

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1989

Ann Saudi Med

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“…12-14 A total of 74 embolizations were performed in the two largest series, 13,14 but only three patients developed abscesses. Two of three patients had undergone almost total embolization; in one the outcome was fatal.…”

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